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Well I think you're going to be disappointed.

Now you've done it, I bet you're on his list now.

They mention it, briefly, in the 3DN article.

We've been told (by one poster... repeatedly) that Booch is just a fan - I wouldn't put too much stock into this opinion. 😂

This is the internet...

Our new stadium is nice....But I preferred the old location and amenities of the old site.....hit the mall food court if you wanted, a vendor and a night club across the street, so many lounges and restaurants and easy stumble away, many private businesses "allowed" staff and friends a private property place to tailgate......so much "free" street parking an easy walk away....etc......but overall the new stadium experience is really good....not without some driving/bus logistic concerns and a very serious lack of "easy" walking to amenities.....But huge props to Wade and his teams for the gameday experience and amenities inside the stadium, the bike system, the outside pregame areas, working with so many lounges and restaurants to provide shuttles and making a really crappy in and out drive flow decently.

The old stadium had it's perks when it came to parking. $5 to park behind SIR, & a 2 min. walk to stadium.

**** sakes this place has become a humourless bunch.

The shiny new stadium is 12 years old now so I'm not sure that's quite accurate. We did get a slight bump the 1st year it was open but attendance dipped to previous levels (or lower) after the first year, suggesting that a winning team had more of an effect than the new stadium. Last 15 years of average attendance: 2024 - 31.1k 2023 - 30.4k 2022 - 28.6k 2021 - 25.9k (Covid year - attendance most likely affected by vaccine mandates). 2019 - 25.4k 2018 - 26.8k 2017 - 27.6k 2016 - 25.9k 2015 - 26.7k 2014 - 28.3k 2013 (first year of the new stadium) - 30.6k 2012 - 28.3k 2011 - 29.5k 2010 - 26k 2009 - 25.7k 3DN had an article a few years ago where they showed how Winnipeg was the most consistent franchise for attendance over the last 50 years - not bad considering there were some pretty terrible teams and a 29 year GC drought in that time. How CFL attendance has changed over the past fifty years (with a close look at B.C. and Toronto) - 3DownNation

What a load of crap... Bomber fans have always been there and comparing to calgary is an awful idea. Calgary is wannabe Toronto. Want to be big time so badly. Winnipeg is not like that.

Never miss a day.

You lift bruh?

Every time I'm writing out a post on an issue @Booch is involved when my point may counter his point, this is the image I see, scarf and all or an image of him doing things to me that would require some rehab on my end after. 🙂

As someone who’s been around fitness for my entire adult life, he 100 percent is juiced to the gills.

Ouellette has always seemed like kind of a dingus.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/most-prolific-blood-donor-1.7472937 "Harrison's plasma contained the rare antibody Anti-D, also known as Rhesus D antibody, which is used to make the medication given to mothers whose blood is at risk of attacking their fetuses. He donated plasma 1,173 times and is credited with saving 2.4 million Australian babies, according to the Red Cross." "Harrison donated blood every two weeks from age 18 in 1954 to his retirement in 2018 at age 81." A true saint.

I am late to this discussion and much has been had already but I think that is an unfair assertion on PhysEd teachers. While I have never taught, I did take the required course load "back in the day". The Phys Ed (now Kinesiology) had some of the best training and highest course loads around. Here is something that might blow your mind, as a phys ed student, we had human cadavers in our Anatomy lab, the Bachelor of Nursing students that shared our building did not. All there anatomy training was on models. Many of my classmates at the time are now teaching phys ed but many other subjects or administration. @Mark H. and I have a mutual friend that is an award winning STEM middle school teacher that started her training as a phys ed teacher when I did mine. The assertion that Phys Ed teachers are just dumb jocks is almost on the level as saying the Riders are a well run football team.

How long before his Achilles snaps like a twig, pre-season?

So, I'm gonna dive into 2022 to start. I think 21 is a strong draft, and honestly, we could've used talent we took in that draft better. People often look at 22 as a start of drafting drop off, but keep in mind we traded for Lawson, a high-level starter with all-star potential and a realistic chance to fulfill that talent, plus with the 2nd round pick we got Ford. Which, for most teams, is a generational draft to get 2 guys at that level. We wasted Burtenshaw for the marine, but that was still an excellent value pick. A grade. 23, Bennett was an ugly pick. We followed up with Kelly, who I think has a good chance to start for us this year. We got Murphy, who is seldom off the bench/pr. Schmekel, who has played a ton of games, isn't a starter or star but a solid role guy with versatility. Korny, who didn't get much of a shot despite them liking him, Rosery honestly got hosed and should've made the roster last year, and a couple of TCF guys. Overall, we swung for the fences and missed, but we came out with a strong depth draft. B- grade Last year, we got Big Kev, MCI, Wallace, Samson, Laroux, Manu, Hubert, and Gassama. Laroux is the snapper who will likely be dead money in camp but is supposed to be a money snapper. Gassama is back for a 2nd camp, Hubert is with the Cats, Samson is back, Manu is on the Lions PR down south, and Wallace/Mci/big Kev are penciled in as 2 starters and a backup. That's a stud draft. A grade. Even the 20 draft, Legs is doing great in Hamilton, Hallett can't stay healthy but is a solid teams guy, Bolo who we lost in FA, and Cadwallader who is a beast on teams. B- grade. Draft-wise, I think we've done well. I think we've aimed for teams guys a bit too much at times, but mostly, we've wasted and lost guys to free agency. This is the list of players we've drafted and who signed with other teams going back to 19: Desjarlais, Kongbo, Exume, Bolo, Legs, Dobson, Rene, Ford, Bennett, and Hubert. The list of guys we wasted: Bolo, Legs, Rene, Borsa, Burtenshaw, Rosery, Hubert. We've lost a bunch of guys as premium free agents in that first group. Bennett was a poor choice and a pick for need. We hoped he would have a high floor, he did not. I question our aim in drafting some of the guys we took, but more so I question our use of talent once we get them. QFT, stadium is very nice but far from new. And as Goalie said, it's location is sub optimal to most fans. Plus some of the issues with finish quality, time, and traffic early on hurt us far more than it helped. Half the teams in the league would need to have an NHL heritage outdoor game at half time to get those kinds of attendances. Brand new stadium or no.

I agree, both the Riders and Argos suck. It’s so good that we are all on the same page.

I'm just a regular gym goer but I'm fairly confident that following a bodybuilder style workout routine is not what any athlete competing in another sport should be doing. Seems like it should be a mix of strength training, flexiblity training and cardio.

I am curious to see what is going to be built on the site of the old golf course. Hopefully there will be a few places to get a drink and some grub.

A semi legitimate excuse to meet the fellas at Hooters before and after

If Monday had a face I think most of us would punch it.

If he doesn't add weight he's not going to have a good year. He's got ok burst, but he was at his best going through tackles not around them. At 200lbs....that just won't happen. 100% Suitor has a story on his "new look" week 1. If he has any kind of success that game Suitor will be gushing over his body none stop for weeks.

I bet he explodes into the league lead early on (with Suitor claiming him the early MOP favorite while exposing his exceptional hard work, which was in no way chemically enhanced), then blows out one of several ligaments missing at least 2/3s of the season, then goes home to do more gear while recovering. Comes into the following TC looking like a mini Trent Corney.

For anyone who hasn't seen. https://3downnation.com/2025/03/01/riders-rb-a-j-ouellette-reveals-25-pound-weight-loss-newly-shredded-physique/ I looked long and hard at it twice in my life and decided it wasn't for me. The risks were just not cutting it. I've trained and worked with a considerable number of guys who juiced. Everything from Micro doses /trt to mega doses, etc. With that preface, is it possible for AJO to make that cut without gear? Sure. If he's never done an extensive body reconstitution, has done minimal weights in his past, and has been a lazy eater, it could happen. Realistically, he's a 29-year-old running back. I can't imagine he hasn't been dragged through the weight room at least a few times a year for extended periods each year for the past 15 at least. Now he doesn't have the typical RB build. He's got chicken legs, especially for a 200+ lbs short RB. I don't believe they test in the offseason; that would be way too hard and expensive. At that age, it wouldn't make sense to add a bunch of dense muscle mass as he's probably done the day he loses a step. But if he was going to reconstitute his physique, he should've focused on leg power, then leaning out. He looks like he's been trying to body build more than build for performance. If I were the riders/fan base, I'd be worried. This 29-year-old RB looks like he's hit a heavy cycle and cut for an amateur bodybuilding contest. When he's played 43 games over 5 seasons, 15 once under 10 3 times including more than 2/3s of last year. He's often been in a platoon and still had considerable durability issues. Guys who hit a hard cycle for the first time late in their career, reconstitute, then go into a football season are glass cannons. Riders better be ready with back up RBs.

we already have lost 3 in a row....and shown no ability in all 3 to stray from the pattern od failure...that killed us... lure of new stadium was reason for that people dont put enough emphasis on the amount of pull they allow Osh to have on who he says he wants...and doesnt want...and who he refuses to move on from....Heirachy here is a bit outta whack at times and seems that the guy who should over rule...hasnt been well...was on oppposite end of where lotsa people lived before too....and in a dump...that argument has no weight at all

Yeah, this is my thinking right now. I may not be impressed with Osh's coaching right now but I don't believe he should be fired. Yet. However, I do believe the weak link in the organization may now be Walters. I maintain his best years were 2017-19 & 21. The past 4 years we've lost key players to other teams in free agency & never replaced them. Especially on the OL & DL. At least before, he'd go out & sign some A Lister free agents. Expected big things this off season as we are hosting the Grey Cup & poof!! nothing, really. Hard to believe that this is the same guy who signed Stanley Bryant & Adam Bighill.

I understand not settling for 2nd place over and over. But regardless of that....this is the greatest era of Bomber football ever. No question. End of story. Period. MOS has a job until he doesn't want it imo. I'm fine riding with him till the wheels fall off. And they will....they do for everyone.

Not sure what it's zoned as, but that would be the perfect spot for a food/drinks spot. The campus traffic plus regular people in the area would definitely use it a lot.

Absofuckingloutely lol. It's not even up for debate. Anyone who knows-- knows Also it doesn't bother me either. I'd be shocked if atleast 50% of these guys aren't on the sauce

Booch is the professional trainer around here... I'm curious on his take before I go throwing around allegations.

I personally enjoy the new stadium setup and the travel to and from is so easy. We used to drive to Stone Angel and pre game there, then walk to the stadium. Now, we take the rapid transit from our little place just off McGillvary and that takes like 10 minutes. So easy to do. Game Day Experience in Winnipeg is absolutely top-notch and puts other CFL markets to shame My wife friggin LOVES the food there....

Political stuff aside, the beer was always cold, the wings were always hot........

If true, what a tremendous risk to take on your health for short term gratification of looking good and short term adoration from strangers on social media.

I played the first two and enjoyed them very much. I recommend Baulders Gate 3.

The buses were a thing in the first season. I was working night shifts coming into Winnipeg from the south of the city. They were not nearly as good as they are now and not as many of them. I don't think they had the school buses at first, then brought some in late in the season. They tried to run it through the transit buses. Everyone complained about the location of the old stadium, too. It was just more familiar. The complaints were worse at first in the new location, but it was also hands down better by year 2. Old stadium parking was horrible and never got better. Virtually all of the small businesses around the old stadium rented out their parking spots and had to be full just to get the regular crowds in. The location back in the day was handy for sure. I mean, in an ideal world, we would've gotten the stadium somehow by the Forks amid a light rail hub, with walking bridges/cycling paths aplenty. In reality, I think what they've done has been excellent and the best we could hope for without an insane amount of money. I would love to see more development stretch to the U of M. A ton of great food and stuff exists in the south pembina area, but it's a serious walk from the stadium.

I will say I am not a gym rat or a lunk. I never liked the weight room, and I am not the most knowledgeable in this area. Any of the far more experienced and knowledgable trainers and gym guys can feel free to judge my comments accordingly. I think weight lifting has great value in developing bodies and people who are reconstituting their physique. Otherwise, I am heavily in favor of sport-specific training and sport-related cross-training. I'd much prefer to do or coach augmented drills to increase the load of movements in applicable techniques. It's also for sure required to lift reasonably heavy to maintain a pro football level of SnC at some positions. I just looked that up, and that is one of the worst "bro/ego lifts" I've seen in a long, long time. He sits down flat on a bench (it should be a touch and go or a slight pause, as it's a form reminder, not a single max rep exercise), then adjusts and struggles so hard to get his hips back under his frame. It hurts my back and my head to watch. He legitimately spends 3 to 4 seconds struggling to get his hips back under his frame. He goes from tensed to wincing. I respect his mental toughness to push him self that hard, and the tremendous character to set that standard and try to uphold it with his whole team. Both are top-tier qualities. Lifting like that, it's no wonder he's frequently hurt. And yeah, being a gym rat makes his massive reconstitution of his build in half an off-season, takes it from more than questionable to a no doubter.

100%. Even if he struggles early suitor will be drooling over him lol

You know, if I'm wrong then I'm wrong & I won't double down on something when I am. I went back & reviewed attendance figures going back to 2013 & yeah, 17to85 is right, attendance has been strong. Some teams would kill for our numbers. So then. I'll admit he was right & I was wrong. However, if you think that averaging just over 30,000 with a team that won just 3 games during the 2013 season didn't have anything to do with the much anticipated new stadium that opened that year after a 12 month long delay then you're naive. People wanted to sit in it & experience the atmosphere of a new stadium. Still though, attendance has been pretty good over the past 12 years & better than my memory recalls. So, I was wrong & glad to eat a little crow.

A bit different comparing players to coaches. Wins are the only real measure of success for a coach with GC wins being most important one. Milt didn't win a cup but he re-wrote the record book for receiving yards and touchdowns so there's other ways to prove his successes.

Winning championships is certainly the biggest success indicator and goal but far from the only one. I think a lot of people would say consistent winning is next. I think that’s in the next tier, but I’d put the ability to find ways to win when the underdog (like toronto) and limiting upset losses are the next biggest ones. With that, we are clearly one of the most successful teams in the league over the past decade. Currently, I think Toronto and Montreal handily out perform our coaching staff where and when it counts. But we 3 are the top tier for sure.

I think how we recruit free agents and at what positions vs how Hamilton does will give us a strong indication of how much was the guys under Walters and how much he had a strong hand in. It’s a big proof is in the pudding year for us.

That league is dead.... But no doubt some others will come along after the UFL folds thinking they have the magic financial formula to draw fnas to games & get incredible ratings. They won't of course.

With a developmental step yes. He’s really half way to being a nose, 3tech or an end. He could be one of those things this year but not likely to be two. And imo, the best move is to develop him as a 3tech/4i. Woods and Lawson should have nose locked up. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/28/top-results-from-the-2025-cfl-invitational-combine/ some pretty good performances.

We can blame Buck for the ridiculous Grey Cup scheme that used the league MOP as a decoy rather than actually run the ball. Was quietly very happy when BC scooped him up to be the head coach. I put a lot of the last Cup loss on Pierce’s game plan.

So we can blame Buck for Zach throwing it into double coverage on a frequent basis?

Ava l o n aaaaaaavvvaaalllooooonnnn

Just make the damn playoffs. Secure that then fingers crossed for the Wild. Would love to stomp them.